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The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, 10 Volume Set

Wiley is pleased to announce the publication of a comprehensive resource
covering the highly diverse field of applied linguistics. The
Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics brings together over
1,100 entries written by an international team of scholars from over 40
countries. This ground-breaking reference work available online or as a
10-volume print set.

The
Encyclopedia explores both historic and emerging areas of
research within applied linguistics, providing an overview of 27 key
areas, including Language Learning and Teaching, Bilingual and
Multilingual Education, Assessment and Testing, Corpus Linguistics,
Conversation Analysis, Discourse, Cognitive Second Language Acquisition,
Language Policy and Planning, Literacy, and Technology and Language, and
more. Individual entries range from 1,500 to 4,000 words, with the
longer, essay-style contributions giving a detailed overview of key
developments and ideas. It also features over 200 entries on the
philosophy and history of applied linguistics, along with biographies of
key applied linguists.

The online Encyclopedia
will be updated twice yearly, to keep the work relevant and
cutting-edge. It provides extensive cross-referencing and powerful
searching and browsing capabilities, in addition to useful learning
tools, such as color photographs and media files. Whether in print or
online, the Encyclopediawill
be essential reading for students, researchers, academics, and
practitioners across the field.